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The Marrying Man
Charley Pearl, wealthy heir and gadabout, is slated to marry Adele, the daughter of a Hollywood tycoon. But, during a wild bachelor party in Las Vegas, Charley strikes up a flirtation with nightclub crooner Vicki Anderson that soon leads to her bedroom. When the couple are discovered by Vicki's beau, infamous gangster Bugsy Siegel, he makes a surprising pronouncement -- they'd better marry, or Charley is a dead man.
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Plot Summary
A struggling musician, struggling with his own commitment issues, falls for a wealthy heiress. Their whirlwind romance leads to a hasty marriage just before her father's impending business deal. As wedding festivities commence, the musician finds himself increasingly entangled in a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings, all while trying to prove his love and navigate the complexities of his new in-laws.
Critical Reception
The Marrying Man was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often found the plot predictable and the humor forced. Audiences also seemed unimpressed, leading to a disappointing box office performance.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.
The chemistry between the leads, while present, is not enough to save the movie.
The attempts at comedy often fall flat, resulting in a tedious viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews often cite the film's lack of genuine laughs and a story that feels overly familiar. Some viewers found the lead actors appealing, but not enough to compensate for the perceived shortcomings in writing and direction.
Fun Fact
Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger were a real-life couple at the time of filming, having married in 1993.
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